Gwyn Jones

British writer (1907–1999)
Person human Q3402307
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Summary

Gwyn Jones is a human[1]. He was born in Blackwood[2]. He was born on May 24, 1907[3]. He passed away in Aberystwyth[4]. He died on December 6, 1999[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], historian[7], writer[8], and literary scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Blackwood[2].
  • Gwyn Jones passed away in Aberystwyth[4].
  • Gwyn Jones was born on May 24, 1907[3].
  • Gwyn Jones died on December 6, 1999[5].
  • Gwyn Jones held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Gwyn Jones's professions included linguist[6].
  • Gwyn Jones worked as a historian[7].
  • Gwyn Jones worked as a writer[8].
  • Gwyn Jones's professions included literary scholar[9].
  • Among Gwyn Jones's employers was Aberystwyth University[12].
  • Among Gwyn Jones's employers was Cardiff University[13].
  • Gwyn Jones was educated at Cardiff University[14].
  • Gwyn Jones received the Order of the Falcon[15].
  • Gwyn Jones received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Gwyn Jones is recorded as male[17].
  • Gwyn Jones's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gwyn Jones's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[19].
  • Gwyn Jones's family name is recorded as Jones[20].
  • Gwyn Jones's given name is recorded as Gwyn[21].
  • Gwyn Jones's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Gwyn Jones's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Gwyn Jones'}[23].
  • Gwyn Jones's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Gwyn Jones's place of birth was Blackwood[2]. He was born on May 24, 1907[3].

Education

Gwyn Jones was educated at Cardiff University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], historian[7], writer[8], and literary scholar[9]. Employers include Aberystwyth University[12], a public university[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1872[27] and Cardiff University[13], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1883[30], headquartered in Cardiff[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Falcon[15], an order[32], in Iceland[33], founded in 1921[34] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Death and Burial

Gwyn Jones died on December 6, 1999[5]. He died in Aberystwyth[4].

Why It Matters

Gwyn Jones ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Gwyn Jones born?

Gwyn Jones's place of birth was Blackwood[2].

Where did Gwyn Jones die?

Gwyn Jones died in Aberystwyth[4].

What did Gwyn Jones do for work?

Gwyn Jones worked as linguist[6], historian[7], writer[8], and literary scholar[9].

Where did Gwyn Jones go to school?

Gwyn Jones was educated at Cardiff University[14].

What awards did Gwyn Jones receive?

Honors received include Order of the Falcon[15] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The London Gazette 43529. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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